MICHAEL P. DURKIN104 W. Austin Avenue 224-558-2761Libertyville IL. 60048 libertyville60048@comcast.net

SECURITY ASSOCIATE

Monitor store entrances/exits, mitigating theft and fraud and maintaining a safe and secure environment in a retail shopping center. Interacts effectively with public to resolve issues; work with local police & fire departments when outside intervention is needed. At start of morning business hours, insure all entrances, docks, fire doors are unsecured prior to arrival of

employees, customers and deliveries. At close of business, insure all entrances are properly secured. Conduct exterior security rounds nightly, using security truck. Note unattended vehicles in daily log and alert

proper authorities when additional investigation is needed. Provide interior security protection during non business hours using detex probe. Interact with contractors, tenants and general public regarding security passes and inspection/verification of

approved property. Test emergency call boxes in public restrooms, public elevators, and freight elevators to insure working

order. Report & resolve exiting problems with store management and maintenance, as needed. Conduct training of newly hired security employees on policies & procedures

In earlier security role, monitored corporate headquarters and three site building complex.

TECHNICAL SKILLSClosed caption television security viewing multiple monitors at once Capture required detailed activity reports using computer software

Knowledge and use of security ten codes used in radio communication

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYPROFESSIONAL SECURITY CONSULTANTS, Vernon Hills, IL 2002 - PresentLos Angeles based firm which contracts security services with shopping malls throughout the US. Security Guard

ALLIED BURTON SECURITY, Northbrook IL 2000 – 2002Security Guard

RIVERSIDE FOUNDATION 1998 – 2000Direct Care Giver (weekend caregiver for developmentally disabled adults)

DIAMOND DECTIVE AGENCY to ANDY FRAIN SERVICES, Vernon Hills, IL 1998 - 1999 Front Desk Clerk, (reception in juvenile detention facility)

GLENKIRK, Northbrook, IL 1982 -1997Direct Care Giver (weekend caregiver for developmentally disabled children)

EDUCATION High School Diploma, Antioch Community High School, Antioch IL.